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Zhiyuan Yu; Gary Drigel

portable equipment can be utilized on-site,remotely via online meeting, or transport to a distance learning location conveniently. Apilot study of implementing the system in an online machine design course shows promisingresults.1. IntroductionTensile test is a required course for engineering material courses in most mechanical engineeringtechnology programs. A portable size tensile tester has been designed and developed for teachingpurposes. In reference [1], a low-cost tensile testing machine was designed with in-house madestructure and raspberry pie controller. The machine was designed by a three-student group. Thetester will be used in course teaching in the future, although no sample testing has beenconducted on the machine in the paper.In

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Mauricio Torres; Ying Shang

Copyright ©2023, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 335Students’ opinions on how the Mechanical Engineering program prepared them to perform intheir current career are neutral/somewhat related in 49.95% of the answers in Fall 2020, 30% and62.50% in Spring 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters, respectively (Figure 5). Fig. 5. Students' opinions on how well prepared they are for their careers.Mechanical engineering graduates work in construction, energy, automotive, food production,materials, medicine, sales, transportation, etc. [1] what makes it one of the most diverse of theengineering disciplines and encompasses the utilities

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Xiaojing Yuan

ETD 455 Opportunities and Challenges in Creating, Adapting, & Adopting OER Material in ET Programs Xiaojing Yuan University of HoustonAbstractOpen educational resources (OER) are teaching and learning resources in the public domain andhave been licensed in such a way that anyone can freely use and re-purpose them. OER can beany materials or tools used to support learning, including course materials, modules, textbooks,lesson plans, streaming videos, hands-on laboratory manuals, test questions, etc. Studies at boththe K-12 and higher

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David Satterwhite; Keir Moorhead

with a minimum 70% passing score.On campus, between Sea Training I and Sea Training III, the curriculum requires the students tocomplete academic courses relating to the fundamentals of flash type evaporating plants. Theserequired courses help build upon the experiential knowledge gained during their first sea trainingexperience. The courses include but are not limited to Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics,Physics I, Physics II, Steam Plant System Operations, and Properties of Materials. It wasimperative that we integrate these courses into our curriculum as the academic knowledge gainedis paramount for successful completion of Sea Training III, which generally takes place after thestudent’s third year. Sea Training III includes many student

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Alok Verma; Paul Potier; Irfan Khan; Andrew Moore; Vanicha McQueen; Sepideh Maleki

for the Blue Economy.2. Industry Needs for ETO Program DevelopmentThe workforce will need to grow in tandem with the growth of the US Blue Economy to satisfythe demands of new technologies and disciplines. With the rising use of automation on ships andshipping terminals, it is projected that skilled people would be required to support this expansion.The following technological advancements are being driven by global trade growth and climatechange’s escalating effects: 1. artificial intelligence, 2. sensor technology, 3. robotics and 3Dprinting, 4. big data and IoT, 5. autonomous control, 6. augmented reality, 7. ship propulsionsystems, and 8. advanced materials [9], [10].The advancement, intelligent, highly automated, and autonomous ships

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Gary Mullett

! ETD 415Many view IoT as the prominent hardware-based technology involved in the implementation ofIndustry 4.0 or IIoT. The “Internet of Things Education Project” (DUE-1801090) has developedcurriculum materials about IoT and its enabling technologies (i.e., embedded controllers, sensorsnetworks, and wireless networking) and delivered both in person and online professionaldevelopment experiences about it to two-year technology faculty. The project has also developeda one-year, 24-25 credit, Internet of Things certificate [19,20] that is offered at SpringfieldTechnical Community College in Springfield, Massachusetts. This certificate was designed withthe goal of addressing the IoT aspect of the digital economy issue at the two-year college

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Hiren Gami

ETD 465 An Online Course Development of Embedded Systems Using Industry Standard ARM Controllers Hiren Gami Miami UniversityIntroductionWe are surrounded by embedded systems! They are so obvious that even primary students arestarted using them in schools. Internally, an embedded system is a task-oriented computingcircuit design as it includes a microcontroller/processor at its heart. An embedded systeminvolves electrical, mechanical, computing design, and software layers from high to low levelsconcentrating on a single outcome [1]. This

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Sarah (Yin Yin) Tan; John Irwin

Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan TechnologicalUniversity. She received a MBA degree and a PhD degree in Applied Cognitive Sciences and Human Factors programboth from Michigan Tech. Her research program involves using complementary methods (e.g., statistical modeling andanalytics, psychological assessment) to evaluate how individual differences are important and impact behaviors at acultural, social, and behavioral level. She has served as a project evaluator in multiple NSF-funded projects.JOHN L. IRWIN is a professor for Mechanical Engineering Technology at Michigan Technological University, Dr.Irwin teaches courses in product design & development, statics and strength of materials, parametric modeling, andsenior design. Research interests

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James Kribs

? Multiple Choice The accuracy of the measurements does not need be reported, as they True/ False will show up in the data In a study on the mechanical strength of a material, where would be a Open Response good place to check for testing protocols? What errors should be reported in the experiment? Multiple Choice What kind of line of fit should you use for the data? (linear, Open Response logarithmic, power, etc.) Name one kind of instrument error Open Response How would you rate your understanding of experimental methods? Likert ScaleUnlike previous semesters, rather than covering the material in the

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Marilyn Dyrud; Hadi Alasti; Maurizio Manzo; T. Sean Tavares; Paul McPherson; Margaret Phillips

suchefforts as brochures, listings of engineering technology programs and career opportunities,surveys of support materials for teaching engineering technology (reference and audio-visualresources), and studies of ET graduates [1]. As funding increased, projects changed, movingfrom listings, publicity brochures, or surveys to more focused studies; for example, MohammedAbdallah’s “Proof of Concept: A Novel On-Line Learning Approach for Electrical andComputer Engineering Technology,” is an early exploration (2014) of what we now call “remotelearning” [2].The ProcessMini-grants are currently awarded on a two-year cycle, and the process is relatively painless.Criteria include division membership and a proposed project that can benefit the

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Mohammad Moin Uddin; Keith Johnson; Craig Leendert

ETD 455 CAD OER – Equity in Access for Engineering/Engineering Tech Students Mohammad Moin Uddin, Keith Johnson, Craig Leendert East Tennessee State UniversityAbstractComputer-aided design (CAD) is the use of specialized computer hardware and software togenerate drawings used in the architectural, civil, mechanical and other engineering disciplines.Virtually everything that is constructed or built today is first designed on a CAD system. As aresult, a CAD course is a required course in almost all engineering programs around the world.The Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology and Surveying at

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Maurizio Manzo; Huseyin Bostanci

the 2023 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2023, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 345were provided with lecture material, hardware, and discussed planning to embed programminginto their curricula.2. Workshop ContentThe proposed workshop was designed for educators to eventually facilitate training of students inNorth Texas and introduce them basics of nuclear power, associated energy conversion process,instrumentation, and control aspects. The workshop title was “Introduction to Nuclear Power:Energy Conversion, Instrumentation, and Control,” and it was hosted at the University of

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Vatsal Maru; Adam Lynch

exploring thepossible impacts of work experience and demographic factors on the results.9.2 Other CoursesThe authors will conduct similar studies in undergraduate ENGT courses at the study institution.Specifically, the researchers will pilot SME’s certified manufacturing technologist in a Spring2023 course, Machine Elements of Mechanical Design. This mini-capstone course incorporatessubject knowledge from the engineering science courses of statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics,and material mechanics. Local SME professional chapter officers have agreed to support theresearchers.AcknowledgmentsThe authors would like to thank the following members of Wichita State University and SME fortheir support: Dr. Krishna Krishnan, chairperson of the Industrial

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Maged Mikhail; Hassan Hayajneh

anelectromagnetic linear actuator made by LinMot. The results of this project are alsodemonstrated and explained. All necessary steps that are needed for programming and testing arediscussed in detail.IntroductionThere are many types of linear actuators used in academic and industrial works nowadays.Electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic are the most common actuator types used. Electro-mechanical linear actuators, or electrical linear actuators, are usually converting rotary motioninto linear motion. Hydraulic linear actuators use pressurized hydraulic fluid or oil. Hydraulicactuators are used for many challenging applications where high force, high power per unitweight and volume, mechanical stiffness, and rapid dynamic response are sought

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Enrique Barbieri; Burak Basaran; Driss Benhaddou; Navdeep Singh; Vassilios Tzouanas; Balan Venkatesh; Weihang Zhu

Education ETD 435Systems Society and was an active contributor to the ASEE Engineering Technology Council and the EngineeringTechnology Leaders Institute (2003-2018).BURAK BASARAN received his BS (1996) and first MS (2001) degrees in Mechanical Engineering from hisnative country, Turkey. After coming to US on a Fulbright Scholarship, he received a second MS (2003) degree inMechanical Engineering and his Ph.D. (2009) degree in Materials Sci. & Engineering from Texas A&M University,College Station, TX. He served as a postdoc research associate (2009-2011) in Mechanical & Aerospace Engr. Dept.at University of Kentucky. He joined

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Maged Mikhail; Hassan Hayajneh

in engineering technology laboratories and to enhance students’ hands-on skills usinginnovative technology. The steps of the design are discussed and explained. As mentioned, thehardware and software were donated by the LinMot USA, and the project marks a collaborationbetween PNW and the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI).IntroductionManufacturing processes use different types of linear actuators such as hydraulic, pneumatic, andelectromechanical. Electromagnetic actuators are another type of linear actuator/motor (LinMot)that uses the electromagnetic-mechanical principle to convert electrical and mechanical energyinto one another [1]. Without the need of mechanical gearboxes, spindles, or belts asintermediaries, the linear

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Saeed Foroudastan

Industry and Education Collaboration Copyright ©2023, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 505Watts Power per cell. In total, 138 cells would be required in order to achieve a total wattage of529.92 Wp to draw the maximum allowable power by Solar Splash rule number 8.4.Unfortunately, due to damage during shipping paired with time constraints, the team wasrestricted to applying only 125 cells, supplying the solar cell with a total energy capacity of 480Wp. After acquiring the materials needed, the MTSU Solar Boat team members tested the cellsby rewiring them into a TriStar MPPT-45 charge controller. The tests concluded the

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John Irwin

careerpathways.IntroductionMichigan Tech’s Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technologyentered the partnership in 2021 with UP Michigan Works along with five other higher educationinstitutions to seek funding for the Michigan Learning and Education Advancement Program(MiLEAP) from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Office ofEmployment and Training. Michigan Works was awarded $1,695,000 of which Michigan Tech,Northern Michigan University, Lake Superior State University, Bay College, GogebicCommunity College, and Bay Mills Community College are contracted to deliver trainingthrough June 30, 2023. Each institution was asked to write a One Educational Collaborative forthe UP (OneUP) proposal to determine how the funds would be

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MADDUMAGE KARUNARATNE; Christopher Gabany

assignments that use Verilog hardware description language (HDL) and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA).Description: This lab assignment consists of two problems. In the first problem, students designa circuit to emulate a traffic light at an intersection.After the circuit is described in Verilog Hardware Description Language (HDL), and simulatedin commercially available software to verify correctness, it is implemented in hardware usingfield programmable gate array (FPGA) board. Instead of building a circuit using discreetcomponents, and testing (with much effort) the design solution is verified by simulations. Thecomputer simulations save time, money, and resources being on the positive side of engineeringethics due to not consuming material and

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Mohsen Azizi

specifically trained for renewable energy industries. In this National ScienceFoundation (NSF) sponsored project, state-of-the-art equipment and laboratory materials aredesigned and developed for the engineering technology students to get exposure to the relevanttheories and get hands-on skills on the functional knowledge of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.The new course “Solar PV Planning and Installation” and the associated laboratory experimentsare designed, developed, and continuously improved in collaboration with the external advisorycommittee (EAC) including industrial partners. This new course provides the students with thepractical and experimental skills required by the industry jobs in the field of solar PV design,installation, and

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Sabah Abro; Ken Cook

performance of the team.2. Class Structure and Course DesignThe Department of Engineering Technology offers the following three undergraduate programs: • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology • Bachelor of Science in Audio Engineering Technology • Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology and ManagementAll programs share a technology core that includes a one-semester five credit hours seniorproject course. In order to analyze the experience, we have to highlight the cohesiveness ofcourse objectives, delivery method, project deliverables and assessment. The class meetsformally twice a week for a total of five contact hours and informally allow additional time asneeded. The class

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Nancy Sundheim; Jungwon Ahn

nearly every junior and senior class. The goal is toprovide students with the opportunity to see a variety of types of facilities before graduation(small, large, modern, traditional, plastics, metal, food, etc.) This alone is a valuable way toconnect industry to the curriculum. But the field trips occasionally prompt deeper changes.For instance, students in ETS 448 (Applications of Composite Materials) have a facility tour toCarfair Composites. Composite manufacturing processes, such as Resin Transfer Molding, areaddressed in the class before and after the tour. In addition, new labs related to carbon fiber andfiber glass were developed after the first tour to this facility. Students now have a uniqueopportunity to see actual products, such as